University of Southern Mississippi College of Arts & Letters Communication-Speech Communication-Emphasis 118 College Dr. # 10066 Hattiesburg, MS 39406 US   Phone: 1-601-266-4271   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's Masters of Art;Masters of Science Doctoral Doctor of Philosophy On Campus   The graduate program provides a supportive environment in which students can advance their education and careers. The curriculum centers on the role of human communication in the construction, maintenance, and change of relationships, organizations, and societies. Students learn to study and teach how communication can enhance or diminish lives and communities. The faculty consists of experienced teachers who are leaders in, and major contributors to, the communication discipline. Students secure a strong foundation in theory and research but also learn how research informs practice. Upon graduation masters' students typically take positions in business or education, and doctoral students teach at colleges and universities.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1358  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1297  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $590  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $10622  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable